Ben Shields

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Ben Shields

Born:	June 17, 1903
Birthplace:	Huntersville, NC
Hometown:
Height:	6' 1½"
Weight:	195
Bats:	Right
Throws:	Left
Drafted:
College:
High School:
Other Teams:	Yankees 1924-25, Phillies 1931
Years with Boston:	1930

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Overall Career

Benjamin Cowan "Lefty" Shields was born June 17, 1903 in Huntersville, NC. His pro career began with the NYY at age 20. Ben's pro career was split between 3 teams over 4 seasons in the majors. His career numbers are 4-0 in 41.1 ip with an era of 8.27. Ben passed away on January 24, 1982 in Woodruff, SC.

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